Looking for fellow Los Angeles Band buddies!

[Byebyeband 8]

Hello there! Looking for a buddy (male or female) to share this journey with. I'm being banded 2/8/11 and am nervous, excited, and would really like someone to talk to. Doesn't matter if you're already banded or about to be like myself. All feedback is greatly welcomed!!!!

[sunny2010 0]

hi there.. was born in cali and grew up there.. I no longer live there but just seen we share the same band date and thought that was cool. had been looking for someone with the same date.

[Steph951 1]

I live down in Riverside ca, and I was banded 1/11/11..., ask me anything!! My blog has my whole surgery day story and a few days after.

[Mr Michael 0]

Hello there

So I will be getting my band the day after yours. And honestly I am having

The same sort of feelings. I'm excited yet very nervous especially with

All of this bad press the past wk. I know my doc is great and have no

Worries about his skills but just the whole process (lifestyle change, surgery, post op etc)

Anyways send me a msg if you would like to talk. Best of luck to you w ur surgery

[Byebyeband 8]

Hello there

So I will be getting my band the day after yours. And honestly I am having

The same sort of feelings. I'm excited yet very nervous especially with

All of this bad press the past wk. I know my doc is great and have no

Worries about his skills but just the whole process (lifestyle change, surgery, post op etc)

Anyways send me a msg if you would like to talk. Best of luck to you w ur surgery

Aww I'm sure you will be just fine. As for me Im going crazy thinking about how Im going to feel this time tomorrow. I will keep in touch with you all and hope your experience is an awesome one :-)

[Jaramipa 0]

Aww I'm sure you will be just fine. As for me Im going crazy thinking about how Im going to feel this time tomorrow. I will keep in touch with you all and hope your experience is an awesome one :-)

I am getting banded Feb. 25 and I am in Los Angeles. I would like to share my journey with you. How was your surgery and how do you feel now. How did your pre-op diet go?

[thsisme 14]

Hopefullyhappy, let us know how you are doing! I know today was and is your big day! I'm here in Culver City! Mr. Michael, Let us know how you do also as tomorrow is your big day too!

[LawGirl1 1]

Hey girl in Los Angeles!! And I am waiting for insurance apprioval! where are you getting banded with???? :-)

Hello there! Looking for a buddy (male or female) to share this journey with. I'm being banded 2/8/11 and am nervous, excited, and would really like someone to talk to. Doesn't matter if you're already banded or about to be like myself. All feedback is greatly welcomed!!!!

[LawGirl1 1]

Hey girl in Los Angeles!! And I am waiting for insurance apprioval! where are you getting banded with???? :-)

Aww I'm sure you will be just fine. As for me Im going crazy thinking about how Im going to feel this time tomorrow. I will keep in touch with you all and hope your experience is an awesome one :-)

[Byebyeband 8]

I am getting banded Feb. 25 and I am in Los Angeles. I would like to share my journey with you. How was your surgery and how do you feel now. How did your pre-op diet go?

How exciting! I would be more than happy to Jaramipa. My surgery went well you all. I was in a little pain after, but the pain meds they kept giving me made it much better I went home about 2 1/2 hours post op with minimal pain and a bit of nausea. I took my meds, had some broth and napped the rest of the evening and I feel much better. It wasn't too bad and I thank you ALL for your kind words and warm wishes. This is going to be an awesome journey and I look forward to us sharing/experiencing it together!

[Byebyeband 8]

Hey girl in Los Angeles!! And I am waiting for insurance apprioval! where are you getting banded with???? :-)

Congrats! Hope it comes soon for you. I initially went through Beverly Hills Physicians and opted for one of their surgeons, but through his private practice. Dr. Michael Feiz.

[Mr Michael 0]

Hello everyone

So I had my surgery and it went very well. I had a bit more pain than I thought I would first day but everyday I am getting better. My doctor is dr Joseph naim. If anyone is considering this you def need to look him up. Absolutely amazing doctor.

I am finding it a little difficult to drink as it seems very tight and kinda like heart burn but it seems to be getting better today. Hopefully in a few more days it will be even better. Congrats hopefullyhappy I'm glad to hear ur surgery went well. Def gonna be a great journey

[thsisme 14]

HOpefully happy and Mr. Michael, congrats! Good to hear that the both of you are doing well and sound as if you are in good spirits!

[Byebyeband 8]

HOpefully happy and Mr. Michael, congrats! Good to hear that the both of you are doing well and sound as if you are in good spirits!

Hey thisisme. I feel fine, just been getting lots and lots of rest! Haven't heard from my surgeon since though and feeling extremely abandoned. Like he just wanted the money, did the job, and poof he's gone! Im feeling very alone, depressed, and angry!

[thsisme 14]

hopefully happy, I hear ya! I would be one unhappy camper if my surgeon stopped communicating with me. I think in one of your posts somewhere I read that you have an appointment to see him. May I suggest that you speak with him and ask him what the routine is now that you are post op. Who do you call with questions, concerns, what type of follow up can you expect from him.

Most surgeons do not see their patients after surgery until the office visits. With that said, I met with mine before the surgery, while I was doing my pre=op testing and right before the surgery and then on my office visits. During the overnight stay he had an internist check in with me to make sure that I was doing well.

Don't waste time with could have, ought to haves, and what should have beens, just gather your questions and meet with him and find out what the expectation is.